US Story Will Affect World Markets, Says Economist

The U.S. oil and gas story is so compelling, and recent well results have been so good, that exports should be allowed--and if they are, they will help stabilize U.S. gasoline prices, said ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) senior economist Helen Currie. She was the opening keynote speaker at Oil and Gas Investor’s 7th annual Energy Capital Conference in June.“In an era where economic optimism can be somewhat elusive, the U.S. and North America can be a beacon of light, and that beacon is coming from the U.S. oil and gas producers.“Shale...